Discuss the course objectives, the textbook to be used, and supplementary readings. Derive a definition of the environment through a series of questions. List and categorize as many factors which comprise our understanding of what the environment entails. Factors include animals, plants, soil, streams, rivers, and oceans. Other factors mentioned include types of biomes, fish, sewage, pollutants, and populations. Unseeable factors also enter into the definition, such as heat, light, and sound. From the list, derive a working definition that the environment is everything around us, what we can and cannot see. It involves the natural world as well as factors produced by humans. Discuss the term extinction, and briefly list reasons some species have become extinct or are dying off. Look at human activities such as water and air pollution caused by fertilizer runoff and carbon fuel burning. Natural factors of predator and prey relationships also can lead to extinction.
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Lesson Comments
Ayden's contributions to the lesson were noteworthy. He exhibited a high level of understanding of the factors and concepts leading to what is termed "the environment". His definition, after he listed a large number of factors, was spot on.
The Progression and Growth of Trees under and above the Canopy
Lesson Outline
:60 Natalie worked amazingly on her own. After discussing the assignment, and showing her the graph and statistics, she charted each percentage on a graph and showed the progression of growth both under and above the Canopy at Yellowstone National Forest.
Natalie and I watched a video on how Wolves Have Affected the Eco System as well as a second video on Whales and their Effect on Global Warming.
She and I discussed her Thanksgiving Assignment to read and write a report on Wolves and one of 5 scenario questions to answer.
